Cole Irvin

Cole RJ Irvin (born January 31, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). Irvin was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth round of the 2016 MLB draft, and made his MLB debut with them in 2019. He pitched for the Oakland Athletics from 2021 to 2022.

Cole Irvin
Irvin with the Clearwater Threshers in 2017
Baltimore Orioles – No. 19
Pitcher
Born: (1994-01-31) January 31, 1994
Anaheim, California, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
May 12, 2019, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record22–34
Earned run average4.41
Strikeouts356
Teams

Early life and amateur career

Irvin is from Yorba Linda, California.[1] He graduated from Servite High School in Anaheim, California. As a junior, he posted a 1.40 ERA.[2] After graduating, he was drafted in the 29th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft by the Toronto Blue Jays, but he did not sign. That summer, Irvin played for the Cowlitz Black Bears of the West Coast League, pitching to 5-1 record with a 2.56 ERA.[3]

After not signing with Toronto, Irvin enrolled at the University of Oregon where he played college baseball for the Oregon Ducks. In 2013, as a freshman, he went 12–3 with a 2.48 ERA in 116 innings (second most in school history) while striking out sixty batters, and was named a freshman All-American by Louisville Slugger, Baseball America, Perfect Game, and the NCBWA, along with earning Pac-12 honorable mention.[4] Prior to the 2014 season, Irvin underwent Tommy John surgery and was forced to miss the year.[4] He returned to pitching in 2015, going 2–5 with a 4.10 ERA over 79 innings.[5] In 2016, as a redshirt junior, he was named to the Pac-12 Conference First Team after compiling a 6–4 record with a 3.17 ERA while striking out 93 and walking only 16 over 105 innings.[6]

Professional career

Philadelphia Phillies

Irvin was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth round (137th overall) of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft, signing for $800,000.[7] After signing, he was assigned to the Williamsport Crosscutters and he spent the whole season there, going 5–1 with a 1.97 ERA in ten games (seven starts).[8] In 2017, he pitched for both the Clearwater Threshers and Reading Fightin Phils, compiling a 9–9 record and 3.39 ERA over 26 games (25 starts) between both teams.[9] With Clearwater, he was named a Florida State League All-Star.[9]

In 2018, Irvin played for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, pitching to a 14–4 record (leading the International League (IL) in wins, and setting a franchise record), leading all Class AAA pitchers in both ERA (2.57) and WHIP (1.054) over 26 games (25 starts). He was named the International League's Most Valuable Pitcher, as well as a mid-season All-Star (starting the All-Star Game) along with being named Pitcher of the Week twice throughout the season.[9][10][11]

In 2019 with Lehigh Valley, Irvin was 6-1 with a 3.94 ERA, appearing in 17 games (16 starts), while pitching 932⁄3 innings, and yielding 14 walks.[12] His 1.3 walks/9 innings ratio tied for the second-best in the International League.[13]

Irvin was promoted to the major leagues for the first time on May 12, 2019, and made his big league debut that day.[14] He pitched seven innings, giving up one earned run, and earning his first MLB win.[15] Irvin’s 2019 Phillies stat line included a 2-1 record with one save and a 5.83 ERA while appearing in 16 games (three starts), and pitching 412⁄3 innings.[12] In 2020, Irvin only pitched in three games, notching a 17.18 ERA with four strikeouts over 32⁄3 innings pitched.[16]

Oakland Athletics

On January 30, 2021, the Phillies traded Irvin to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for cash considerations.[17] In 2021, Irvin posted a 10–15 record with a 4.24 ERA in 178+1⁄3 innings over 32 starts.[18] He led the American League in losses (15) and hits allowed (195).[19]

Baltimore Orioles

The Athletics traded Irvin to the Baltimore Orioles with right-handed pitcher Kyle Virbitsky for infielder Darell Hernáiz on January 26, 2023.[20]

Personal

Irvin completed his undergraduate degree in sociology in three and a half years.[1] He is the owner of Swirvin Limited which began as a maker of custom fishing rods but has branched out into apparel and other merchandise carrying the company's logo.[21]

References
  1. Whitehead, Bill (May 28, 2017). "Thinking man's pitcher, Phillies prospect Cole Irvin enjoying time with Clearwater". nbcsports.com. NBC Sports Philadelphia. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  2. Schnell, Lindsay (November 16, 2011). "Oregon Ducks baseball inks 13 in early signing period". oregonlve.com. Eugene, Oregon: The Oregonian. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
  3. "Cole Irvin". thebaseballcube.com. The Baseball Cube. 2018. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  4. "2013 Baseball Roster - 19 Cole Irvin". goducks.com. University of Oregon. 2013. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  5. Robinson, Andrew (May 20, 2018). "A Look at Cole Irvin, the Newest Phillies Starter". phlsportsnation.com. Philadelphia Sports Nation. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
  6. Nemec, Andrew (June 10, 2016). "MLB Draft: Philadelphia Phillies select Oregon Ducks LHP Cole Irvin 137th overall". oregonlive.com. The Oregonian. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
  7. Wilmoth, Charles (June 25, 2016). "Draft Signings: 6/25/16". mlbtraderumors.com. MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  8. "2018 International League Pitching Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  9. "Cole Irvin Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Minor League Baseball. 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
  10. "IronPigs sweep International League awards". mcall.com. The Morning Call. Call Staff Reports. August 28, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
  11. Veasey, Matthew (October 5, 2018). "Lehigh Valley IronPigs Player of the Year: Cole Irvin". philliesnation.com. Phillies Nation TV. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  12. "Cole Irvin Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
  13. "2019 International League Pitching Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. 2019. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  14. Lauber, Scott (May 11, 2019). "Phillies pitching prospect Cole Irvin set to make major-league debut on Sunday". philly.com. The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
  15. Lauber, Scott (May 12, 2019). "Phillies rookie Cole Irvin sails through seven innings to win major-league debut, 6-1, over Royals". philly.com. The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
  16. "Cole Irvin Stats, Fantasy & News | Oakland Athletics". MLB.com.
  17. "Athletics Acquire Cole Irvin from Phillies".
  18. "A's season ends with loss to Astros; Melvin hopeful core returns intact". October 3, 2021.
  19. "Athletics' Cole Irvin: Chased early in loss".
  20. "O's deal for southpaw Cole Irvin from A's," MLB.com, Thursday, January 26, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  21. Montemurro, Meghan. "Meet ‘Swirvin Irvin’: How Phillies pitcher Cole Irvin connects through gaming, streaming and his brand," The Athletic, Friday, May 17, 2019. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
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